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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner circuits
Set Condition: The ORC has detected low resistance in the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner
circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT
DRIVER SBT LINE 1 SHORT TO LINE 2
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper to the Driver SBT
connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Driver Seat Belt Tensioner.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver SBT Line 1 and line 2 circuit at the Driver SBT
connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 circuit shorted to Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner Line 2 circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
3WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in accordance
with the Service information. WARNING: Make sure the battery
is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the voltage of the Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected high voltage on the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner
circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT TO BATTERY
DRIVER SBT LINE 1 SHORT TO BATTERY
DRIVER SBT LINE 2 SHORT TO BATTERY
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT TO BATTERY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper to the Driver SBT
connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay DRIVER SBT SHORT TO BATTERY?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Driver Seat Belt Tensioner.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller Connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Turn Ignition On and then reconnect the Battery.
Measure the voltage of the Driver SBT Line 1 between the Driver SBT connector and
ground.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 circuit shorted to
battery.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
3WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Measure the voltage of the Driver SBT Line 2 circuit between the Driver SBT
connector and ground.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 2 circuit shorted to
battery.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
4WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in accordance
with the Service information. WARNING: Make sure the battery
is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the voltage of the Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected a short to ground in the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner
circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT TO GROUND
DRIVER SBT LINE 1 SHORT TO GROUND
DRIVER SBT LINE 2 SHORT TO GROUND
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT TO GROUND
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper to the Driver SBT
connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay DRIVER SBT SHORT TO GROUND?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller Connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver SBT Line 1 circuit between the Driver SBT
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 circuit shorted to
ground.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
3WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver SBT Line 2 circuit between the Driver SBT
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 2 circuit for a short to
ground.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
4WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in accordance
with the Service information. WARNING: Make sure the battery
is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the Driver
Squib 1 circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected an open circuit or high resistance in the Driver
Squib 1 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT OPEN
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Driver Airbag.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Driver cable and jumpers to the Driver Airbag
connectors.
Turn Ignition On and then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace the Driver Airbag.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Driver Airbag.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Clockspring cable and jumper to the Clockspring
connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRB, read the active Airbag codes.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the Clockspring.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
3NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
Disconnect the ORC connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the ORC adaptor
and the Clockspring harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the open or high resistance in the Driver Squib 1 Line 1
circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE ÐContinued